- 174
Shepard, E.H.
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
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Description
- The Horrible Heffalump: two drawings, comprising
i) Winnie-the-Pooh in bed dreaming of a Heffalump clutching a pot of honey, 113 by 86mm., unsigned; ii) Piglet in bed dreaming of a Heffalump chasing him, 110 by 145mm., signed with initials 'EHS' in lower left corner, Shepard's full signature and address on reverse; both ink drawings, mounted, framed and glazed with contemporary 'SG' [Sporting Gallery] label for number 174 in an exhibition on reverse, browning below mount
these original ink drawings comprise the only two drawings of heffalumps by e.h. shepard. It is thought that these two drawings have not been offered for sale since the original Sporting Gallery exhibition. Reproduced in Winnie-the-Pooh (Methuen, 1926) on page 62 and page 65, from the chapter 'In which Piglet meets a Heffalump'.
these original ink drawings comprise the only two drawings of heffalumps by e.h. shepard. It is thought that these two drawings have not been offered for sale since the original Sporting Gallery exhibition. Reproduced in Winnie-the-Pooh (Methuen, 1926) on page 62 and page 65, from the chapter 'In which Piglet meets a Heffalump'.
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."